Veterinary Assistant

United Veterinary Care; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary care provider as a Veterinary Assistant at Seneca Animal Hospital in Louisville, KY. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth. You'll assist veterinarians in patient care while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Health care insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Continued Education allowance

Team Member Discounts for Pet Care

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Animal handling and restraint.
• Assist doctors with medical treatments and diagnostic tests.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Player

Patience

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Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Team at Seneca Animal Hospital – Where Your Passion for Veterinary Medicine Thrives!

Seneca Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Louisville, KY. Our Veterinary Assistants are valuable members of our medical teams and play a crucial role in patient care and client service. You will work alongside experienced veterinarians and support staff in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with cutting-edge technology such as digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, an in-house laboratory, and more.

At Seneca Animal Hospital, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where work-life balance matters. Whether you’re looking to advance your skills, take on new challenges, or simply find a team that feels like family, this is the place for you.

Come thrive in an environment that encourages learning and continued growth within the profession! Apply today!

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Animal handling and restraint
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical treatments, diagnostic tests, and procedures
• Obtain health history from clients and ensure documentation is accurate and complete within the electronic medical record
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment and patient areas
• Restock and organize medical supplies
• Constantly advance your knowledgebase and skill set

Skills and Qualifications:

• 2 years of professional experience in a veterinary clinical setting (CSR, kennel attendant, vet assistant, other), preferred
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve
• Ability to handle stressful situations and prioritize tasks effectively
• A team player, have patience and maintain a positive attitude

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Time Off inclusive of sick, personal, and vacation
• Paid holidays
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Health care insurance plans with multiple options
• Dental insurance; 100% paid premium option for team members
• Vision insurance options
• Complimentary Short-Term Disability
• Complimentary Life Insurance; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Continued Education allowance
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Veterinary Services